What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Jamestown (rathconrath By., Jamestown Ed) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Jamestown (rathconrath By., Jamestown Ed), County Westmeath, Ireland. The site sits on top of a low rise in undulating pasture with good views to the southeast, and another ringfort lies approximately 220 metres to the west-northwest. A 1971 survey described the levelled monument as an oval-shaped cropmark measuring 37 metres by 32 metres, defined by a black band of earth 9 metres wide that showed recent signs of disturbance. The interior rises appreciably from the perimeter towards the centre, while the original entrance was not visible during that inspection.

Situated on top of a low rise, in undulating pasture, with good views to SE. Ringfort (WM024-130----) lies c. 220m to WNW. Levelled monument described in 1971 as an oval-shaped cropmark (dims. 37m NW-SE; 32m NE-SW) defined by a black band of earth (Wth 9m) showing recent signs of disturbance and levelling. The interior rises appreciably from the perimeter towards the centre and there are vague traces of cultivation ridges running NW-SE. The original entrance is not visible. Upstanding monument visible as a roughly oval-shaped earthwork on oblique aerial photographs (CUCAP AOY081/BDK024) taken 12/07/1966 and 14/07/1970. Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien. Date of upload: 24 September 2019

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